Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets and Rangers did battle last night with both clubs entering the game riding streaks. Winnipeg was on a points streak while New York had an impressive win streak that saw them defeat Seattle and then all the western Canadian NHL clubs which after last night’s 3-2 OT victory included Winnipeg on that list. The Jets were supposed to practice today before flying off to Vegas but they will instead travel today to Nevada and practice tomorrow in Sin City as they prepare for their Thursday game against the Golden Knights. As a result no media today.

Note II: Yesterday the city of Winnipeg welcomed Blake Wheeler after the former captain spent 12 seasons in Manitoba with the Jets. He spoke for over eight minutes following morning skate, Sportsnet released a one-on-one chat he had with Christine Simpson and then he received a standing ovation from the crowd during the second TV commercial timeout.

Note III: The Moose are coming off a two-game sweep of the Stars in Texas this past weekend and have enjoyed a couple of days off as they are back in Manitoba and getting set to host Rockford next weekend to kick off four straight at home. Today they will hit the ice for a practice and we’ll have plenty coming your way so stay tuned for the Practice Report.

Note IV: It’s been a noteworthy few days for Jets goalie prospect Thomas Milic (2023 5th rounder) who after picking up his first pro shuout on Sunday was named ECHL Goaltender of the Week on Monday.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Special teams continue to rob Jets of vital points. No goals on the power play and give one up on the penalty kill which is enough to be the difference in the game.

Winnipeg Sun: ‘Tough to see’: former Jets Wheeler, Trouba, weigh in on Winnipeg attendance woes. Suspect this might be the last attendance dialogue for awhile.

Winnipeg Sun: Blake Wheeler gets win in return to Winnipeg. It was clear the Rangers wanted to harness the emotion of the evening for the benefit of Blake Wheeler.

Winnipeg Sun: Adam Johnson tragedy sparks Jets discussion on neck guards, safety. A brutal siltation for the family and for those dealing with the aftermath. 

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets fall in 3-2 OT loss to Rangers. (Paywall). Mike recaps all the action as he saw it last night in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Free Press: Ex-captain Wheeler receives warm welcome on emotional return to Winnipeg. (Paywall). It really shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that number 26 (when he was here) was beloved by the fans.

Jets video:

Sportsnet: ‘It feels great to know you made an impact’: Rangers’ Wheeler on his return to Winnipeg. Blake Wheeler talks to the media about his return to Winnipeg, where he played as a member of the Jets for 12 seasons, saying it was nice to get such a warm reception from the crowd in the city where he spent many of his formative years.

Sportsnet: How Dillion’s late penalty swayed momentum in Rangers direction in comeback win. The Hockey Central panel break down the Jets overtime loss to the Rangers, discussing Brenden Dillion’s questionable penalty leading to the tying goal, Mika Zibanejad’s monster performance on his birthday and the sensational goalie duel.